Most Americans tire of houseguests before the week ends, new survey reveals

Most Americans tire of houseguests before the week ends, new survey reveals

“Overstaying your welcome” as a guest begins after less than a week, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 general population Americans looked at how long they’re happy to have a guest stay with them — and pinpointed this to be just six days. Any longer than that, and the average respondent feels the … Read more

Hotels reveal the craziest lost and found items — including a Birkin bag, a car tire and a pet lizard

Hotels reveal the craziest lost and found items — including a Birkin bag, a car tire and a pet lizard

Check before you check out. A new survey has revealed some of the most surprising things left behind at the end of a hotel stay — stuff that the average traveler would likely never consider bringing along with them. As part of an industry report compiled by Hotels.com, the third-party booking engine asked properties for their … Read more

Car expert slams tire stores for shoddy business practices: ‘They prey on desperation’

Car expert slams tire stores for shoddy business practices: ‘They prey on desperation’

He’s tire-d of it! Influencer Robert Montalvo, a car expert who goes by @Robbthecarguy on TikTok, has claimed that tire shops take advantage of desperate customers. “I hate tire shops,” the content creator said online. “They prey on desperation.” In a 1½-minute clip uploaded on July 15, Montalvo revealed how shops deceive customers so that … Read more

‘Tip rage’ takes hold as Americans tire of constant prompts to pay more: ‘Frustrated and angry’

‘Tip rage’ takes hold as Americans tire of constant prompts to pay more: ‘Frustrated and angry’

Enough with the gratuitous gratuities. Increasingly common prompts to leave an extra something for the employees at a wide range of businesses across the country has patrons totally tipped off, according to reports. Welcome to America’s “tip rage” era, according to USA Today’s Christopher Elliott. The increasing ubiquity of the dreaded tip screen at points … Read more